Drive and Dish NBA Podcast

By Justin CousartSports Basketball

Drive and Dish NBA Podcast episodes

June 13 Where Were You for the Greatest Comeback in NBA History?
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by reacting to the Knicks stunning comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. What went wrong for the Spurs offensively and how much blame does Fox deserve? Kevin argues why the Spurs should somehow still feel alright despite being down 3-1 in the series while Justin says it is over. Next, a look at NBA award winners including SGA for MVP, Wemby for DPOY and Cooper Flagg for Rookie of the Year. Did the voters get it right? In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, the Big 3 goes public & Giannis rumors head to Miami. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!
1 hr 4 min
June 07 Knicks 2, Spurs 0
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by closing out the season for the Oklahoma City Thunder after their elimination in the Western Conference finals. What went wrong against the Spurs, the big financial decisions ahead of them this offseason and a disastrous game 7 for Chet Holmgren. Next, the duo dives into all things NBA Finals, as the Knicks have taken a 2-0 nothing lead. Why Karl Anthony Towns has been so impressive and the emotional toll of a difficult game 2 loss on the Spurs. Who needs to step up for San Antonio to get back into the mix and why depth again has been the key for the Knicks. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube.
56 min
May 30 A Classic Western Conference Finals & the Knicks Party Like It's 99
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the showing by previewing Game 7 of the Western Conference finals between the Spurs and Thunder. How did we get here and which team has the advantage going into Game 7? Does home court make as big of a difference as it used to? Plus why the Thunder need more out of SGA and how the Spurs can limit their turnovers. Next, Kevin argues that the Knicks aren't being given nearly enough of a chance to win the NBA Finals after sweeping the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. A quick look at which team the Knicks might prefer and how they've flipped the switch after being down 2-1 to the Hawks. As for the Cavs, a big offseason awaits. James Harden and Kenny Atkinson will be back. Will Evan Mobley? Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube.
1 hr 3 min
May 22 Conference Finals Chaos & Second Round Eliminated Squads
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse & Justin Cousart, Kevin is joined this week for a pair of podcast debuts from Andrew Fehr and Mason Switsky, as the guys join him for some conference finals talk. The Knicks storm back from a 22-point deficit to stun the Cavs in Game 1 of the ECF. Is the series already over now? Out West, the Spurs and Thunder are even after two games. Why a pair of injuries for the Spurs could loom large over the rest of the series and some early Wemby brilliance. Then, a quick detour into NBA all-time rankings and some love for Dirk Nowitzki. The guys then fire up the despair meter for the Pistons, Sixers, Lakers and Timberwolves after their eliminations in the second round. Is LeBron destined to leave LA? Mason argues why the Timberwolves have a Julius Randle problem and Andrew says the Pistons shouldn't be too upset despite the tough game 7 loss. Finally, some quick Premier League banter. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on Youtube!
1 hr 26 min
May 10 Second Round Statements & the Return of the Despair Meter
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by previewing the NBA draft lottery. Which teams could jump up and which teams could instantly make some noise with a higher pick? Then, the guys look back at the teams eliminated so far in the first round of the NBA playoffs and rate their level of despair. It comes as the Magic fire Jamahl Mosley as head coach following their 3-1 collapse to the Pistons. Are they at the top of the despair meter? Then, a look at the second round series. The Sixers are getting smoked by the Knicks, while the Pistons have continued their positive momentum from the first round. Out West, the Thunder look like champs while the Spurs bounce back after a game one letdown. Are these series largely over? Finally, the guys bounce back in another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!
1 hr 9 min
May 02 A Spree of Game 7's & First Round Wrap-Ups
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by discussing the first round out East, where three series are headed to game 7's. First, the Knicks who punched their ticket to the second round. How they turned their series around against the Hawks. Then, can the Sixers change their history against the Celtics? Can the Magic get off the mat after a massive second half collapse in game 6? The Raptors have forced a game 7 after RJ Barrett's insane game winner. Is this Cavs group due for another collapse? Out West, the guys preview the second round as the Thunder take on the Lakers and the Timberwolves face the Spurs. Are we destined for a Thunder/Spurs WCF? Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!
1 hr 24 min
April 26 Let's Talk Playoffs Shall We?
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys jump back into the saddle and first recap the play-in games. What's next for the Hornets, Heat, Clippers and Warriors after their eliminations? Next, the duo dives into all things first round after 3 games a piece, starting in the Eastern Conference and moving series by series before heading out West. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube.
1 hr 12 min
March 29 The Surging Spurs & the Elite Eight
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined by Chris Crawford (@OnAirWithCC) to first talk all things March Madness, including if Arizona is the clear favorite, future NBA guys who have raised their profile and their favorite games so far. Next, a look at red hot Spurs who are 23-2 in their last 10. The keys to their surge, including Wemby hitting new, freakish levels. Then, a look at where they rank among contenders, namely the Thunder, and if anybody out East can stop them. Afer that, the guys talk NBA expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas and debate if this is the right time. Finally, a look at the NBA's three new anti-tanking proposal and if any of them would actually work. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!
1 hr 9 min
March 21 Win Streaks for the Hawks and Lakers & Cade's Collapsed Lung
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by discussing the Hawks ripping off 11-wins in a row. What's been key to the team's turnaround and if they could go a run come playoffs. The duo also compares the Hawks to the Hornets as well who have been red hot recently. Justin also proposes a play-in rule change and a quick mention of the Pelicans and Zion looking in form recently. Next, Cade Cunningham is set to miss two weeks for the Pistons with a collpased lung. If this is cause for major concern and a debate about why the 65-game rule for MVP stinks. Then, Luka Doncic makes his MVP case as the Lakers have won 8 in a row. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, the tank race, NBA expansion and who would move East and Dennis Rodman making the WWE Hall of Fame. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube.
1 hr 5 min
March 14 Bam Drops 83 & SGA Passes Wilt
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by jumping into Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point game, as he passes Kobe Bryant for second most points ever in an NBA game. How this happened, where it ranks in improbable scoring outbursts and the guys debate the dialogue surrounding his performance. Next, SGA passes Wilt Chamberlain for most consecutive games with 20 points. How we got here and if the guys think it'll be another 65+ years before this record is broken. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, the streaking Magic, Heat and Hornets, the Warriors losing everyone to injury, Steve Kerr calling for less regular season games & the number of Jalens/Jaylens in the NBA. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!
1 hr

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Welcome to the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). We started back in 2014 as a way to discuss our favorite league like we…